By using indirect characterization, writers -

show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like.

A narrator in a story -

does not always tell the truth.

When you draw a conclusion, you -

make a judgement or form an opinion based on evidence.

hinting at what will happen later in a story.

The theme of a literary work -

may recur in literature from different cultures and historical periods.

What is a word's denotation?

The word's dictionary definition.

To tell a story from the point of view of one character, authors -

use the first-person "I" to write the story.

Writers reveal the motivation of their characters to -

convey the reasons for the characters' actions.

What is a surprise ending?

An unexpected but logical ending to a story.

Characters with internal conflicts -

struggle with opposing desires or emotions.

Something that has meaning in itself and stands for something beyond it

Which of the following statements about theme is false?

The term theme refers tot eh subject of a story.

What is chronological order?

The time order in which things happen.

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Narrative Review

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1
What is tone?
Author's choice of words.
The way one character interacts with other characters.
Author's characteristic writing style.
Author's attitude toward a subject, character, or the audience.
2
A narrative poem -
follows a set pattern of rhyme.
focuses on the speaker's personal feelings.
praises a person.
tells a story.
3
Irony occurs when -
there is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.
characters have a disagreement.
a writer shows that a character is wrong.
a character lies to other characters.
4
By using indirect characterization, writers -
provide little information about characters.
show, rather than tell, readers what a character is like.
prevent readers from forming their own opinions about characters.
directly describe a character's personality.
5
A narrator in a story -
is always the main character.
can be fully trusted by the reader.
describes the past, present, and future.
does not always tell the truth.
6
Describing a character's fancy style of dress is an example of revealing character through -
setting
speech
contrast
appearance
7
When you draw a conclusion, you -
make a judgement or form an opinion based on evidence.
make a prediction, or an educated guess.
present an opposing view.
support and argument.
8
Which of the following images would create a scary mood?
A bird chirping in the early morning.
The opening of a creaky door.
Two swans on a lake.
The smell of baking bread.
9
Foreshadowing is
giving away the ending of a story.
scaring the reader in a way the reader enjoys.
having a surprise twist at the end of a story.
hinting at what will happen later in a story.
10
The theme of a literary work -
is always unique.
is usually stated in the opening of the work.
is usually stated in the opening of the work.
may recur in literature from different cultures and historical periods.
11
A dynamic character is best described as a character who -
changes and develops.
performs most of the actions in a story.
tells the story.
opposes the main character.
12
Characters reveal themselves MOST vividly through their -
names
ages
actions
places of birth
13
What is a word's denotation?
The way in which a writer uses the word.
The emotions associated with the word.
The history and origin of the word.
The word's dictionary definition.
14
A struggle or clash that drives the plot is known as
conflict
characterization
point of view
theme
15
Which part of the plot usually contains the MOST tension?
Complication
Climax
Basic situation
Resolution
16
To tell a story from the point of view of one character, authors -
tell about the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.
limit the number of characters in the story.
use the first-person "I" to write the story.
do not provide information about other characters.
17
Writers reveal the motivation of their characters to -
resolve conflicts in stories.
explain the characters' backgrounds.
convey the reasons for the characters' actions.
create universal characters.
18
Both metaphors and similes -
are types of images.
hint at future events in a story's plot.
compare two unlike things.
are words that a writer uses for the way they sound.
19
What is a surprise ending?
An ending that is not related to the rest of the plot.
An ending that presents a solution to a mystery.
An unexpected but logical ending to a story.
An ending that can be interpreted in several ways.
20
Characters with internal conflicts -
face threats from their family or community.
do not clash with other people.
are incapable of taking action.
struggle with opposing desires or emotions.
21
When writers convey the reasons for a character's actions, they are describing the character's -
autobiography.
outcome.
motivation.
exposition.
22
Unlike its denotation, a word's connotations are based on -
experts' research
subjective feelings
the root of the word
facts
23
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the setting of a story?
The location
The weather
The time period
A character's nickname
24
What is a symbol?
An example provided by a writer to make a point
Something that has meaning in itself and stands for something beyond it
An object that is given human characteristics
Reference to a person, statement, or event.
25
Which of the following statements about theme is false?
The title of a story may provide a clue to the story's theme.
The theme of a story is a central idea, or insight, about life.
The term theme refers tot eh subject of a story.
Writers may convey a story's theme through what a character learns.
26
What is chronological order?
The order in which objects oare arranged in space.
The logical order in which ideas are presented.
A sequence that goes from question to answer.
The time order in which things happen.

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